🌱 Car Fire Closes Lanes On Ga. 40 + Local Woman Arrested On Warrant

Hello again, neighbors! It's Saturday in Cumming and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in town. Today you'll find news about these stories and more:

• Ga. 400 lanes blocked from car fire
• Local woman arrested on multiple charges
• Free marriage ceremonies in Forsyth County on Feb. 14

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 55 Low: 39.

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Here are the top five stories today in Cumming:

1. Lanes on Ga. 400 were blocked yesterday after a car fire erupted. Forsyth County Sheriff's Office reported all northbound lanes at Browns Bridge Road were blocked from the car fire. All lanes reopened by 2:00 p.m. (Forsyth County News)
2. A 33-year-old Cumming woman was arrested this month in connection with multiple crimes which occurred last year. The woman was arrested selling methamphetamine, receiving stolen property from a home that was burglarized, and shoplifting from a Home Depot. A warrant was issued for the woman's arrest which was served at a home on Mountain View Trail on Jan. 13. (Appen Media)
3. Forsyth County couples who are looking to get married for free without the planning hassle can do so on Feb. 14. The Forsyth County Probate Court announced they will offer free wedding ceremonies on Valentine's Day between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Couples looking to get married will need a valid photo ID and a completed marriage license. More information can be found here. (Forsyth County News)
4. Georgia Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) officials called for the Senate's help with "hoteling" in the state at Wednesday's Senate Health, Human Services, Children, & Families Committee meeting in Atlanta. Over 400 Georgia children have spent the night in hotels or state offices this fiscal year because appropriate placement could not be found for them. Officials say a reason behind hoteling is the lack of access to proper health care. (GPB News)
5. Northside Hospital will offer free prostate cancer screenings on Feb. 16 at their Cancer Institute Radiation Oncology - Forsyth building in Cumming. The prostate-specific antigen blood tests will be available from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. for men ages 45 to 75 with no history of prostate cancer or a test in the past year. More information about the screenings can be found here. (Northside Hospital)

Today in Cumming:

• Lunar New Year Storytime At Forsyth County Public Library – Cumming Branch (11:00 AM)
• Live Music With Coby And Courtnie At Freedom Brew And Shine (7:00 PM)
• ROCKFORCE 90 At Rosati's Pizza And Sports Pub (9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Congratulations to Forsyth Central High School which has been recognized as the Best of Forsyth for the eighth year in a row! (Forsyth Central High School via Facebook)
• Worried about your children's/teen's safety online? Check out the tips from the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office at the link. (Forsyth County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• Meet Ken! He's an 8-month-old Basenji/Carolina dog mix currently weighing 36 pounds. He's laid back, a bit timid, and loves to snuggle. Consider giving him his forever home! (Humane Society of Forsyth County, GA via Facebook)

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That's it for today. I'll see you around!

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.